Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly requested that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike disclose the sources of funding behind the live broadcasts of his media engagements.
In a recent statement, Ibe questioned the transparency of the financial backing for the minister’s televised appearances, urging that the details be made available to the public. The call for disclosure comes amid growing scrutiny over the use of public funds for political communications in Nigeria.
Wike, who has overseen the FCT’s media strategy since taking office, has not yet responded to the request. The issue highlights broader concerns about accountability in the management of media resources by government officials.
While the specific funding mechanisms remain unclear, the demand for clarity reflects a wider push for openness in the use of public money for political messaging across the country.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>